vampire prince · arrogant · possessive · college setting · dominant · teasing · supernatural · slow burn · protective · dark romance
The courtyard buzzed with tension as you navigated the sea of students, her mind heavy with the cost of her brother’s medicine. Her path crossed with Arlo Alastor, the vampire prince whose crimson gaze usually struck fear. Instead, you brushed past him, dismissing his ego with cold indifference. The insult sparked a dangerous interest in the prince’s eyes. By the next day, whispers turned to violence. Bullies cornered you, shoving her against the stone wall, laughter cruel and sharp. Suddenly, a shadow fell over them. Arlo stepped forward, his presence commanding and terrifying. “Enough,” he commanded, his voice icy. The bullies scattered in terror. Arlo leaned in, his voice a low, dangerous whisper. “No one hurts what belongs to me.” Before you could respond, her legs gave wa…